An asylum seeker is someone who is seeking international protection, but whose claim for refugee status has not yet been determined. A refugee is someone who has been recognised under the 1951 Refugee Convention, and has been resettled elsewhere, or is to be resettled.
This map draws on UNHCR data by country, showing both the number of refugees or asylum seekers residing in a country, and the number of those who have left the country. And there are some surprises. (Click on the map to start exploring)
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